Vs. 82 — My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?”

John Calvin:

Here we have presented to us the wonderful and incredible power of patience, under the infirmity of the flesh, when, being faint and deprived of all vigour, we have recourse to God for help, even while it is hidden from us. (Calvin, J., & Anderson, J. (2010). Commentary on the Book of Psalms (Vol. 4, p. 462). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.)

Thomas Manton:

So it is with the children of God; they esteem the blessings promised, and God’s word giveth them good assurance that they do not wait upon him in vain.

Prayer:

Father,  I confess that my eyes fail from searching Your word, saying, “When will You comfort me?” There are times when my burden is so heavy and the hurt so deep that I waver in my faith. Rather than going to the tree of life and eating the fruit that hangs down within reach even to my wearied heart, I ponder my situation and allow hope in Your promises to wane. When my eyes are upon me, comfort is far. When my eyes are upon You, I am comforted and refreshed. Quicken my soul, Spirit of the Living God. Lead me, no, drive me to the eternal word. For though the flesh withers and its glory fades, the word of our God will stand forever!